Moses
How to say it: MOH-zuz · /ˈmoʊzəz/
From Hebrew Moshe; possibly from Egyptian mes meaning 'son, child', or Hebrew mashah 'drawn out of water'.
Moses was the 509th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 583 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are down about 9% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #505 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #509 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 583 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,686 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −9% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #505 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Nearly gone by the 1960s, Moses has returned since its high in the 1880s though it stays well below that mark. Growth looks likely from here.
What goes with it
Soft at the edges with a breathy finish, Moses carries a strong biblical presence. Elijah makes a natural companion.
Nicknames
- Mo
- Moe
Honouring a Moses in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Moses is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German, Hebrew.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Moses
- Moses Mendelssohn (1729–1786)German-Jewish philosopher and theologian
- Moses Simon (born 1995)Nigerian association football player
- Moses Malone (1955–2015)American basketball player
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